Arizona

Greenlee

9,563
2020 population
1920
first census record
11
census records

About Greenlee

Greenlee, Arizona, first appears in the United States federal census in 1920, when it recorded a population of 15,362. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 9,563.

Its recorded population peaked at 15,362 in 1920, and has since declined by roughly 38 percent.

On the ground today, 5 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Point of Pines Massacre, Doubtful Canyon Fight, Loco's Breakout from San Carlos, and 10 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
20209,563
20108,437
20008,547
19908,008
198011,406
197010,330
196011,509
195012,805
19408,698
19309,886
192015,362
Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Battles & engagements in Greenlee

Military engagements that took place in Greenlee, Arizona.

Point of Pines Massacre
1330
Doubtful Canyon Fight
1881
Loco's Breakout from San Carlos
1882
Raid on Clifton AZ
1885
Morenci Strike, Arizona 1903
1903

Historic places in Greenlee

National Register of Historic Places listings in Greenlee, Arizona.

Potter, Dell, Ranch House
Clifton
Billingsley, Benjamin F., House
Duncan
Gila River Bridge
Clifton
Black Gap Bridge
Clifton
Park Avenue Bridge
Clifton
Clifton Townsite Historic District
Clifton
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Frequently asked about Greenlee

When does Greenlee first appear in the US census?
Greenlee, Arizona first appears in the federal census in 1920, with a recorded population of 15,362.
What is the population of Greenlee?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Greenlee had a recorded population of 9,563.
When did Greenlee's population peak?
Greenlee's recorded population peaked at 15,362 in 1920.
Were any battles fought in Greenlee?
5 documented military engagements took place in Greenlee, including Point of Pines Massacre, Doubtful Canyon Fight, Loco's Breakout from San Carlos.
How many historic places are in Greenlee?
10 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Greenlee, Arizona.
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